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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 425.76 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 425.76 and 153.83 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 425.76 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/425.76 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 425.76 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 65,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,495.15/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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